About the Kittlitz's Plover
Kittlitz's plover is a small shorebird in the family Charadriidae that breeds near coastal and inland saltmarshes, sandy or muddy riverbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation. It is native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Delta and Madagascar. It is thought to be mainly polygamous and has monomorphic plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Anarhynchus pecuarius |
| Species Codes | kitplo1, KIPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kittlitz's Plover belong to?
The Kittlitz's Plover (Anarhynchus pecuarius) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Kittlitz's Plover?
Kittlitz's plover is a small shorebird in the family Charadriidae that breeds near coastal and inland saltmarshes, sandy or muddy riverbanks or alkaline grasslands with short vegetation. It is native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Delta and Madagascar. It is thought to be mainly polygamous ...
Where can I report a Kittlitz's Plover sighting?
You can log sightings of Kittlitz's Plover on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kitplo1, or on iNaturalist.
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